JEDDAH: The large developments at the Red Sea, Al-Gidya and NEOM will help to put Saudi Arabia on the world tourist map, project executives said on Thursday.
The statements by executives of the Saudi projects followed the meeting of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in New York on Thursday with more than 40 leaders from world conglomerates.
John Pagano, the chief executive officer of the Red Sea project, said the development would enhance the position of the Kingdom on the world tourist map.
He described the meeting as fruitful in laying the foundations for the future of the project. It also highlighted the intention of the project’s administration to benefit from the best ideas from sustainability experts, leaders of the sector and thought pioneers around the world.
Michael Renengers, OEC of the Al-Gidya project, stressed the goal of achieving good outcomes for Saudi citizens.
“The ideas and initiatives we have discussed have enlightened important parts of our plan and encouraged us to go ahead toward building the project, unique in the Kingdom,” he said. The projects will inspire the men and women of the Kingdom to enhance their contribution to the developments.
Claus Cleinfeld, CEO of NEOM, said that the project’s vision was to make it the best place in the world for living and working.
He said that the meeting reviewed a number of points on sustainability and also examples of new manufacturing techniques, in addition to the world’s first management and operation system that is 100 percent dependent on renewable energy.
Saudi projects put Kingdom on international tourist map
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Saudi projects put Kingdom on international tourist map
Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs
- The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers
RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.
Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.
Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.
By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.
An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.
The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.
